LOOKING FOR DINNER INSPIRATION?
Become a meal-planning pro and you’ll save time and money, plus cut food waste by buying just what you need each week. You’ll try different things too – eating a wide variety of foods is an important part of a healthy and balanced diet – and perhaps find a new family favourite. All the recipes use lots of Essential ingredients so are good value for money, and they serve 4. If you’re cooking for 2, you’ll have leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day. You can now add ingredients to your trolley from our recipe pages, too – so meal planning has never been easier.
The good news is that as well as being great value, most ingredients in our Essential range belong to the main food groups that make up a balanced diet. To make your plate even more nutritious, add extra fresh, frozen or canned veg to your plate. And look out for the Good Health logo, which means the recipe is balanced and will provide you with at least one of your five a day.
READY IN 30 MINUTES
In a rush? These recipes are all on the table in 30 minutes or under.
Bolognese with tagliatelle
470 calories per serving
Chicken & cucumber salad with Sichuan pepper
221 calories per serving
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Bolognese with tagliatelle
477 calories per serving
Chicken & cucumber
salad with
Sichuan pepper
BOLOGNESE WITH TAGLIATELLE2.Smoky seafood paella
221 calories per serving
Bolognese with tagliatelle
Chicken & cucumber salad with Sichuan pepper
470 calories per serving
Chicken & cucumber
salad with
Sichuan pepper
BOLOGNESE WITH TAGLIATELLE2.Smoky seafood paella
221 calories per serving
Chicken & cucumber salad with Sichuan pepper
Chicken & cucumber salad with Sichuan pepper
221 calories per serving
Bolognese with tagliatelle
477 calories per serving
Chicken & cucumber
salad with
Sichuan pepper
BOLOGNESE WITH TAGLIATELLE2.Smoky seafood paella
221 calories per serving
Bolognese with tagliatelle
477 calories per serving
Chicken & cucumber salad with Sichuan pepper
Chicken & cucumber salad with Sichuan pepper
221 calories per serving
Chicken & cucumber salad with Sichuan pepper
Chicken & cucumber salad with Sichuan pepper
221 calories per serving
Chicken & cucumber salad with Sichuan pepper
221 calories per serving
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321 calories per serving
Cobb-style salad with turkey, sweetcorn & chive dressing
696 calories per serving
Turkey meatballs with tagliatelle, chilli & tomato
311 calories per serving
Mexican-style eggs
483 calories per serving
Smoky chipotle grilled chicken burgers
475 CALORIES per serving
Moroccan lamb meatballs
501 CALORIES per serving
Broccoli, Cheddar and bacon tart
MEAT & CHICKEN RECIPES
From Bolognese to chicken burgers, you’ll find tried-and-tested family favourites here.
425 calories PER SERVING
Sausage & bean hotpot
554 calories PER SERVING
Chunky chicken dhal
382 calories PER SERVING
Spicy pork with vermicelli noodles
351 calories PER SERVING
Stir-fried beef with cauliflower rice
510 calories PER SERVING
Beef stew with Cheddar dumplings
679 calories PER SERVING
Essential burger
259 calories PER SERVING
American-style meatloaf
550 calories PER SERVING
Chicken meatballs with rice, dill & orange
FISH RECIPES
Choose fish for an easy, quick-to-cook midweek dinner.
Smashed pea, tuna & asparagus pasta
539 calories per serving
Smashed pea, tuna & asparagus pasta
539 calories per serving
Chicken & cucumber salad with Sichuan pepper
Ready in 25 minutes and only 221 calories per serving
Smashed pea, tuna & asparagus pasta
Smashed pea, tuna & asparagus pasta
221 calories per serving
Smashed pea, tuna & asparagus pasta
Smashed pea, tuna & asparagus pasta
539 calories per serving
221 calories per serving
539 calories per serving
462 calories per serving
Roast cod on tomato rice
388 calories PER SERVING
Speedy prawn & coconut curry
451 calories PER SERVING
Grilled mackerel with couscous, beans, tomatoes & dill
317 calories PER SERVING
Hake with roast red pepper sauce & charred salad onions
MEAT-FREE RECIPES
If you’re vegetarian, or are just keen to eat a little less meat, give these recipes a try.
460 CALORIES per serving
Mushroom, leek, Camembert & gnocchi traybake
575 CALORIES per serving
Potato, pea & cauliflower curry
372 calories per serving
Roasted aubergine & tomato gnocchi
378 CALORIES per serving
Vegetable & chestnut lasagne
339 CALORIES per serving
All-in-one vegetarian lasagne
350 calories per serving
Veggie noodle soup with eggs
VEGAN RECIPES
Following a plant-based diet? Try these recipes – they’re packed with flavour, but contain no meat or dairy.
Pineapple & aubergine red curry
Pineapple & aubergine red curry
PINEAPPLE & AUBERGINE RED CURRY
402 calories per serving
402 calories per serving
Pineapple and aubergine red curry
539 calories per serving
One-tray paprika-roast vegetables & chickpeas
Chicken & cucumber salad with Sichuan pepper
380 calories per serving
One-tray paprika-roast vegetables & chickpeas
BOLOGNESE WITH TAGLIATELLE2.Smoky seafood paella
380 calories per serving
Pineapple and aubergine red curry
539 calories per serving
Cauliflower and chickpea tikka masala
534 calories per serving
Sweet potato, date & aubergine tagine
Cauliflower and chickpea tikka masala
PINEAPPLE & AUBERGINE RED CURRY
420 calories per serving
221 calories per serving
539 calories per serving
539 calories per serving
534 calories per serving
221 calories per serving
402 calories per serving
221 calories per serving
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221 calories per serving
402 calories per serving
Cauliflower and chickpea tikka masala
534 calories per serving
Sweet potato, date & aubergine tagine
One-tray paprika-roast vegetables & chickpeas
PINEAPPLE & AUBERGINE RED CURRY
420 calories per serving
380 calories per serving
Cauliflower and chickpea tikka masala
Sweet potato, date & aubergine tagine
Cauliflower and chickpea tikka masala
PINEAPPLE & AUBERGINE RED CURRY
420 calories per serving
221 calories per serving
539 calories per serving
539 calories per serving
534 calories per serving
221 calories per serving
402 calories per serving
221 calories per serving
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221 calories per serving
402 calories per serving
534 calories per serving
Cauliflower and chickpea tikka masala
Sweet potato, date & aubergine tagine
Essential everyday recipes
PINEAPPLE & AUBERGINE RED CURRY
420 calories per serving
221 calories per serving
539 calories per serving
539 calories per serving
534 calories per serving
221 calories per serving
402 calories per serving
221 calories per serving
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221 calories per serving
402 calories per serving
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